December 27, 2024

 

Bangladesh prepares for 13th International Poultry Seminar and Show in February

The "13th International Poultry Seminar" will take place on February 18-19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, followed by the "13th International Poultry Show" from February 20-22, 2025, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal.

 

The announcement was made by Moshiur Rahman, president of the World's Poultry Science Association-Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB), during an interactive meeting with senior journalists in Dhaka.

 

Moshiur Rahman highlighted the growth in Bangladesh's poultry sector, noting that the country currently produces approximately 45 million eggs daily, 20-million-day-old chicks weekly, and 7.5 to 8 million metric tonnes of feed annually. These figures, he stated, were unimaginable three decades ago.

 

The government aims to significantly increase annual per capita egg availability to 208, daily milk availability to 300 ml, and daily meat availability to 160g by 2041. Achieving these targets, Rahman stressed, would require almost double the current production levels.

 

He underscored the necessity of modern knowledge and technology in poultry science and emphasised the role of the International Poultry Show in advancing the sector. He called for media support to ensure the success of the upcoming events.

 

Dr Biplob Kumar Pramanik, General Secretary of WPSA-BB, highlighted the importance of safe and hygienic food. He noted that WPSA-BB is committed to making eggs and poultry meat affordable for Bangladesh's middle-income population.

 

Shamsul Arefin Khaled, President of the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC), presented a paper titled "Sustainable Development of the Poultry Industry in Bangladesh." He pointed out that the poultry sector has experienced volatility in recent years, with frequent price fluctuations in eggs, chickens, and chicks. While Bangladesh produces the cheapest animal protein globally, the sector faces challenges from food inflation and environmental concerns. Khaled called for increased production, market stability, and environmental sustainability to stabilise the sector.

 

Senior journalists participating in the meeting stressed the need for better collaboration between stakeholders and the media. They highlighted the lack of data as a source of confusion and emphasised the importance of affordable eggs and broiler chicken for lower- and middle-income groups. Journalists called for government and private sector collaboration to develop actionable plans and encouraged in-depth reporting to clarify the industry's challenges.

 

The session was moderated by Dr Bishwajit Roy, Member Secretary of the Media Sub-Committee for the 13th International Poultry Show and Seminar. Journalists also urged for trust-building between stakeholders and the media to ensure a transparent flow of information.

 

-      The Business Standard